Hollister police seize guns, drugs

Hollister police said they have recovered multiple guns and drugs after executing search warrants Friday morning at two homes, one on the 1200 block of Mariposa Court and a mobile home in the Mission Oaks Mobile Home Park.

About 7:30 am, police from several jurisdictions descended on the homes as part of an investigation stemming from the arrest of two individuals for gun charges on Dec. 30.

A total of 9 firearms were located at the home in the mobile home park. Fernando Ruiz Gonzalez, 55, was arrested and transported to the San Benito County Jail. He was booked on suspicion of possession of an illegal/restricted firearm, police said.

Ammunition, narcotics and evidence to suggest drug sales were seized at the home on Mariposa Court, police said. Pedro Estrada Prado, 41, and Daniel Prado Gonzalez, 21, were arrested at that home and transported to the San Benito County Jail. Pedro Prado was booked on suspicion of possession of marijuana for sales and probation violation. Daniel was booked on suspicion of possession of marijuana for sale.

Members from the UNET task force, San Benito County Probation Department, Gilroy Police ACT Team and the San Benito County Sheriff's Office assisted the Hollister Police Department in the execution of the two search warrants.

Anyone with information related to this investigation is asked to contact the Hollister Police Department at 831-636-4330. Persons wishing to remain anonymous may call WeTip at (800) 78-CRIME. Information provided to WeTip may qualify for a reward.

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Hollister police seize guns, drugs

Hollister police said they have recovered multiple guns and drugs after executing search warrants Friday morning at two homes, one on the 1200 block of Mariposa Court and a mobile home in the Mission